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Amy Hasbrook Family                                                            Amy Hasbrook Family

       Leadership Award                                                               Leadership Award



       Amy Hasbrook was a student-athlete at Cathedral High School in                 Maliyah Dunn of Peru High School participated in basketball in each of
       Indianapolis and later DePauw University. She participated in girls            her four years as a Tiger, earning a varsity letter her senior year. She’s a
       basketball and was a product of the opportunities that Title IX                member of Peru’s Student Council, Tiger Leadership, and National Honor
                                                                                      Society. Maliyah is also a Student Section Leader, organizing the student
       created. Amy tragically perished in a house fire in 2002. Her legacy           section for Peru’s athletic contests and creating themes and t-shirts for
       is the impression she left on those who knew her.                              students to wear. Growing up in a tough situation, the hardwood became
                                                                                      an escape. It wasn’t just about shooting hoops but finding peace and
       Awards also have been established at Cathedral High School and                 purpose in the midst of difficulty. Stepping onto the basketball court
       DePauw University to honor her legacy. As a captain of the                     became a refuge for Maliyah, offering her solace and a sense of purpose.
                                                                                      Even when things didn’t go well on the court, Maliyah learned to keep going
       basketball team while at DePauw, she is still the Tigers’ all-time             and never give in. Being part of a team gave her a sense of belonging, like
       leading field goal shooter at 65.2%.  Amy was also a two-time                  having a second family. As Maliyah reflects on her journey, she is reminded
       member of the SCAC Honor Roll and Head Coach Kris Huffman                      of the transformative power of athletics. What began as a means of escape
       refers to Amy as the “fiercest competitor she’s ever seen.”                    evolved into a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment. Through the
                                                                                      highs and lows of her athletic endeavors, Maliyah discovered the strength
                                                                                      within to overcome adversity, navigate challenges, and emerge stronger,
       Thanks to a very generous donation to the IHSAA Foundation from                both on and off the court. Indeed, basketball was not merely a game--it was
       the Hasbrook family of Indianapolis in the name of their late                  her salvation, her sanctuary, and her steadfast companion on the path to
       daughter, Amy, the Amy Hasbrook Leadership Award is awarded                    resilience and redemption. Maliyah will be continuing her academic journey
       each year to two female student-athletes who best exemplify and                at Purdue University in the fall.
       embody sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, dedication to the                 Gabrielle Warren of Crawfordsville High School is a three-sport athlete,
       team, and community service.                                                   participating in cross country, golf, and track & field during her time as
                                                                                      an Athenian. She earned a varsity letter in each of her four years in cross
                                                                                      country and track & field, while earning a varsity letter during her junior
                                                                                      and senior year in golf. Gabrielle is also a member of Crawfordsville’s
                                                                                      National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Champions
                                                                                      Together Club, and the Student Athletic Leadership Team. Participating in
                                                                                      high school athletics has had a profound impact on Gabrielle’s life. While
                                                                                      she didn’t always finish with the fastest time or the best score, it was the
                                                                                      leadership and time management skills that Gabrielle developed over time
                                                                                      that has now set her up for success in the future. She went from someone
                                                                                      who was hesitant to try something new to one who was the team captain in
                                                                                      each of her high school sports and a winner of numerous mental
                                                                                      attitude awards. Participating in middle school and high school athletics
                                                                                      introduced her to new friends and gave her the opportunity to be a leader
                                                                                      and role model for younger girls. Gabrielle stated, “I am grateful my lasting
                                                                                      impact on my high school teams was not because of scores or times, but
                                                                                      my attitude and how I carry myself.” Gabrielle will begin her pursuit of a
                                                                                      nursing degree in the fall. She has a special connection to this career path
                                                                                      due to her family’s experience during her birth. Gabrielle was born via an
                                                                                      emergency c-section 10 weeks prematurely. Because of this, she was under
                                                                                      constant care at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for several weeks as her
                                                                                      body grew stronger. Her family was unable to do anything but watch, wait,
              Maliyah Dunn                      Gabrielle Warren                      and hope for the best. The staff at the NICU worked tirelessly to provide
                     Peru                           Crawfordsville                    Gabrielle with the best care possible, while also offering their support and
                                                                                      care to her family. Gabrielle hopes to provide the same care and support to
                                                                                      her patients and their families in the near future.



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